‘Sister Act: The Musical’ Live at Old National Centre ● Based on the 1992 film comedy starring Whoopi Goldberg, a singer at a nightclub in Philadelphia believes her boyfriend is going to make her a star, only to learn that she is in danger after reporting a crime he committed to the cops. She is sent away as part of a witness protection program to live in a convent with a struggling choir of nuns. ● 7:30 p.m.; runs today through March at various times ● 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis ● Starts at $27 ● 231-0000 ● www.oldnationalcentre.com

Thursday

$5 Martini Night at Mo’s ● Your choice of five martinis for only $5 each every Thursday. Offer good for bar and cocktail lounge seating. ● Mo’s – A Place for Steaks, 14300 Clay Terrace Blvd., Ste. 155, Carmel ● 660-0720

Carmel Community Players presents ‘Steel Magnolias’ ● Comedy-drama written by Robert Harling, based on his experience of the death of his sister in Louisiana and her bond with women at a local beauty shop. The title suggests that “female characters are as delicate as magnolias but tough as steel.” ● 8 p.m. tonight, Friday and Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday ● Carmel Community Playhouse at Clay Terrace ● 14299 Clay Terrace Blvd. Ste. 140, Carmel ● $15; $12 for students and seniors ● 815-9387 ● www.carmelplayers.org

The Center Presents: ‘Christopher O’Riley’ ● O’Riley, host of NPR’s “From the Top,” is well-known for his musings on music and pop culture. The pianist stretches his usual restrained classical repertoire into a contemporary alt-rock performance. ● 8 p.m. ● The Tarkington at The Center for the Performing Arts ● 3 Center Green, Ste. 200, Carmel ● $18 for those ages 25 and under; $33-38 for adults ● 843-3800 ● www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org/

‘First day of March Comedy Show!’ at Bub’s ● Who cares whether March comes in like a lion or lamb as long as it comes in with laughs! Join comedians Dave Dugan and Randy Montgomery at Bub’s Burgers ● Starts at approximately 9:45 p.m. ● 210 W. Main St., Carmel ● $10; available at Bub’s Burgers ● 706-BUBS ● www.davedugancomedy.com

Lilly Classical Series: ‘Tchaikovsky’s “Pathétique” Symphony’● Tchaikovsky’s sixth and final symphony, a monumental statement of life and love, premiered just nine days before his death. It and works by other composers are performed by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. ● 5:30 p.m.; 8 p.m. Friday ● Hilbert Circle Theatre, 32 E. Washington St., Ste. 600, Indianapolis ● $12 for students on certain seats; starts at $20 for adults ● 639-4300